AOSSM 2022 Annual Meeting Recordings - no CME-Interval Throwing Program after Shoulder/Elbow Injury

Interval Throwing Program after Shoulder/Elbow Injury

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Video Summary

In this video, the speaker discusses interval throwing programs and when an individual is ready to start throwing. The criteria for readiness includes being pain-free, having no motion arc or rotational strength deficits, good scapular movement, and core strength. The presenter also emphasizes the importance of plyometrics before throwing. They explain a program that starts at lower distances and gradually increases both distance and number of throws. The video also mentions that mild pain is acceptable while throwing but moderate or severe pain indicates the need to back off. The speaker highlights the time it takes for players to return to play after UCLR surgery and advises going at an individual's own pace. The importance of long tosses and their force on the arm is discussed, as well as the use of a radar gun to gauge pitching effort. Overall, the video emphasizes the need to progress slowly and have different programs for various situations.

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Peter Chalmers, MD

Keywords

interval throwing programs

readiness to start throwing

pain-free criteria

plyometrics before throwing

gradual increase in distance and throws